The meaning of Christmas

On the 8Th of December in our local church, I had the pleasure of hearing singing and words spoken, this was by children in our local schools.
These children ranged in age from rising 5 to 16, but what struck me was the pose and clarity by which they presented them selves.
The dress of the smallest ones ranged from the tea towel to mums cut down dress, there was no crying or frayed tempers, these small children remember had spent the day in school, and then come to the church with mums and dads.
The look on the faces of these parents, they were so proud of their off springs. the singing so so clear and no mistakes, when they had finished they all received a round of applause, they looked rather bemused at that.
The church was packed out,in fact it was standing room only,I was lucky to have a seat.
I do not know many adults would stand up and read out loud in a clear voice, with no looking down, but straight up looking at the people, that takes some doing, especially with no hiccups, tell me could you do that.
Music was played to a high standard, and one young lady from the senior school, played her violin with great panache, which brought people to their feet.
We have had such awful news about child care I though you would like to hear some nice words of praise of children and parents.
I did my little bit by taking round the teas and Christmas cake, the look on some peoples faces was very amusing.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the readers of this blog, a peaceful with food to eat,as I know around this world there is no peace.
We only have to look at the starvation and disease taking place in Africa.
To all service personal fighting and trying to bring peace, I wish you ,be safe and come home in one piece, and not forgetting the families in these troubled times, may peace be with you.